# Gigi Edgley > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Gigi_Edgley > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Gigi_Edgley.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigi_Edgley > Source revision: 1356946346 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Australian actress Gigi Edgley Edgley in January 2013 Born (1977-11-16) 16 November 1977 (age 48) Perth, Australia Alma mater Queensland University of Technology (BA) Occupations Actress singer songwriter Years active 1998–present Height 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) Spouses Jamey Mossengren ​ ​ (m. 2012; div. 2017)​ Jed Luczynski ​ (m. 2018)​ Children 1 Website gigiedgley.com **Gigi Edgley** (born 16 November 1977) is an Australian actress, singer, and songwriter. She is best known for her portrayal of [Chiana](/source/Chiana_(Farscape)) on the science fiction series *[Farscape](/source/Farscape)*. ## Early life Edgley was born in [Perth](/source/Perth%2C_Western_Australia). She is the daughter of theatre, concert, and circus promoter [Michael Edgley](/source/Edgley_International), known for bringing the [Moscow State Circus](/source/Moscow_State_Circus) to Australia during the 1980s. Her mother, Jeni Edgley, was formerly involved in managing a 250-acre (101 hectare) health retreat. As a child, Edgley performed both in and out of school. She also took several years of ballet, jazz, and character dance. She became interested primarily in acting and had her first professional theatrical engagement at the Twelfth Night Theatre. She earned a [Bachelor of Arts](/source/Bachelor_of_Arts) degree from the [Queensland University of Technology](/source/Queensland_University_of_Technology) in 1998.[1] Edgley is proficient in ballet, [jazz](/source/Jazz), [character dance](/source/Character_dance), singing, and martial arts. Her signature skill is [fire-twirling](/source/Fire-twirling).[2][3] ## Career ### Acting Edgley's early television and film work included several independent productions with later *Farscape* co-star [Anthony Simcoe](/source/Anthony_Simcoe), as well as a guest spot on the Australian series *[Water Rats](/source/Water_Rats_(TV_series))* and a role in the film *[The Day of the Roses](/source/The_Day_of_the_Roses)*. Edgley is best known for her role as [Chiana](/source/Chiana_(Farscape)) in the science fiction series *[Farscape](/source/Farscape)*. Originally hired for a single episode, her character was supposed to die at the end of her debut appearance in "Durka Returns". Her performance impressed the creators so much they decided to retain her for the remainder of the series. At the beginning of the second season, she was promoted to a regular and added to the opening credits. She appeared in a total of 68 episodes of the series. During her time on *Farscape* Edgley also appeared in other roles on television, including in the internationally aired series [*The Lost World*](/source/The_Lost_World_(TV_series)) and *[BeastMaster](/source/BeastMaster_(TV_series))*. She has undertaken some independent film work, and voiced a character in an audio drama for Seeing Ear Theatre. After *Farscape* was cancelled, Edgley pursued other projects including a role in the Australian drama telefilm *[BlackJack](/source/BlackJack_(telemovie))* with [Colin Friels](/source/Colin_Friels). She joined the cast of the Australian drama series *[The Secret Life of Us](/source/The_Secret_Life_of_Us)* and *[Stingers](/source/Stingers_(TV_series))*. In 2004 Edgley reprised her role as Chiana in the miniseries *[Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars](/source/Farscape%3A_The_Peacekeeper_Wars)*, which wrapped up the series' storylines after its cancellation. Edgley in January 2011 In 2006 she starred as the female lead in the Australian thriller film *[Last Train to Freo](/source/Last_Train_to_Freo)*. Her role earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Lead Role by the [Film Critics Circle of Australia](/source/Film_Critics_Circle_of_Australia).[4] She also had a minor supporting role in the 2007 [USA Network](/source/USA_Network) TV miniseries *[The Starter Wife](/source/The_Starter_Wife_(miniseries))*. She had a leading role in three seasons of *[Rescue: Special Ops](/source/Rescue%3A_Special_Ops)*. In 2018, she appeared in the film [*Diminuendo*](/source/Diminuendo_(film)) opposite [Richard Hatch](/source/Richard_Hatch_(actor)). In 2022, Edgley appeared as Meredith Knight in the Australian drama film *[Everything in Between](/source/Everything_in_Between_(2022_film))*, portraying an enmeshed mother grappling with her son's mental health crisis. *[FilmInk](/source/FilmInk)* praised her performance, noting Edgley was “excellent as the fretting mum”.[5] She frequently appears at science fiction conventions and gives interviews to many magazines and radio stations around the world. ### Music Edgley recorded a music single titled "Poison" with recording artist n8. The song is available for download on her webpage in the music section.[6] She also appeared in a music video for the song "When You Get to California" (2004) by Australian rock group [Hoodoo Gurus](/source/Hoodoo_Gurus). In July 2007, Edgley began recording with Seattle-based artist/producer Kyle Stevens and writing songs for a new music release. At Farscape Con in November 2007, Gigi released "...SO IT SEEMS", a five-song E.P. produced and co-written with Kyle. Edgley has recorded other songs including *Fall*, *Ftang!*, and *Blue Sky Thoughts*. ### Other appearances and achievements Edgley was featured in several printed magazines. Most notably, she appeared nude in the February 2001 issue of Australian magazine *[Black+White](/source/Black%2BWhite)*. She was also on the cover of the *[FHM](/source/FHM)* magazine in December 2003 and the US version of *[TV Guide](/source/TV_Guide_(magazine))* (29 July – 4 August 2000 issue). Edgley was *Yen Magazine's* ambassador for the 2006 [Pantene](/source/Pantene) Young Woman of the Year Awards.[7] ## Personal life Edgley married Jamey Mossengren in 2012. They divorced in 2017.[8] She married Jed Luczynski in 2018.[9] They have a daughter.[10][11] ## Filmography ### Film Year Title Role Notes 1998 The Bastard Sara Short film 2000 The Monkey's Mask Tianna 2006 Last Train to Freo Lisa 2007 Showdown at Area 51 Monica Gray 2008 Newcastle Sandra 2008 Systolic Liza Short film 2009 Nobody Knows Trixie Blu 2013 One Step Ahead Lisa Short film 2013 L.O.V.E. Insurance for the Heart Meredith Short film 2015 Whiskey Sour Emma Short film 2015 Della Mortika Zarah Della Morte Short film, post-production 2015 Hashtag X Short film 2018 Diminuendo Lauren 2022 Everything in Between Meredith Knight ### Television Year Title Role Notes 1998 The Day of the Roses Erica Watson TV miniseries 1999 Water Rats Penny Lane Episode "Red Light" 1999 BeastMaster Maleena Episode "Amazons" 1999–2003 Farscape Chiana Main role 2001 The Lost World Pakim Episode "The Guardian" 2002 BeastMaster Talia Episode "The Alliance" 2003 BlackJack: Murder Archive Liz Kempson TV film 2003 The Secret Life of Us George Regular role 2004 Stingers Katherine Marks Recurring role 2004 Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars Chiana TV miniseries 2005 BlackJack: In the Money Liz Kempson TV film 2005 BlackJack: Ace Point Game Liz Kempson TV film 2006 BlackJack: At the Gates Liz Kempson TV film 2007 The Starter Wife Chloe TV miniseries 2007 BlackJack: Ghosts Liz Kempson TV film 2009–2011 Rescue: Special Ops Lara Knight Main role 2010 Quantum Apocalypse Trish TV film 2012 Tricky Business Kate Christie Main role 2014 Carlotta Jane TV film 2014 Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge Herself Host 2016 Star Trek Continues Eliza Taylor Fan-made series Episode: "Come Not Between the Dragons" ### Video games Year Title Role 2002 Farscape: The Game Chiana (voice) 2022 High on Life Additional Voices ## Music credits - Vocal work on a single *Poison* by N8 - Starred in a video for *When You Get To California* by [Hoodoo Gurus](/source/Hoodoo_Gurus) ## Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2001 Maxim Award Sexiest Space Babe [citation needed] Farscape Won 2002 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series Nominated 2003 SyFy Genre Award Best Supporting Actress / Television[citation needed] Won 2006 Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards Best Actress in a Motion Picture Last Train to Freo Nominated ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Gigi Edgley - Contact Info, Agent, Manager | IMDbPro"](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0249319/resume). *[IMDb](/source/IMDb)*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Gigi Edgley: Resume"](http://resumes.actorsaccess.com/gigiedgley). Resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved 7 July 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["GIGI EDGLEY - Resume | Actors Access"](http://resumes.actorsaccess.com/gigiedgley). Resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved 7 July 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Last Train to Freo - IMDb"](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0848592/awards). *[IMDb](/source/IMDb)*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Everything in Between review"](https://www.filmink.com.au/reviews/everything-in-between/). *FilmInk*. Retrieved 30 July 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Gigi Edgley"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110711092720/http://www.gigiedgley.com/index.php?page=3). Gigi Edgley. Archived from [the original](http://www.gigiedgley.com/index.php?page=3) on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [Pantene awards](http://www.pywya.net/ambassadors.php) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20060901003904/http://www.pywya.net/ambassadors.php) 1 September 2006 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Jamey Mossengren vs Gigi Edgley"](https://unicourt.com/case/ca-ora-jamey-mossengren-vs-gigi-edgley-662780). *unicourt.com*. UniCourt Inc. Retrieved 23 August 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Actress Gigi Edgley and husband Jed Luczynski September 12, 2018"](https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/actress-gigi-edgley-and-husband-jed-luczynski-arrive-for-news-photo/1032662256). *gettyimages.com*. Getty Images. Retrieved 23 August 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Gigi Edgley [@GigiEdgley] (27 November 2019). ["That's the Crew of Moya singing to my daughter"](https://twitter.com/GigiEdgley/status/1199831653696208896) ([Tweet](/source/Tweet_(social_media))) – via [Twitter](/source/Twitter). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Edgley, Gigi (7 January 2019). ["Gigi Edgley's post"](https://www.facebook.com/gigiedgley.fanpage/posts/happy-new-year-and-were-back-our-baby-girl-was-born-on-the-13th-of-decmy-beautif/10156690208316043/). *facebook.com*. Gigi Edgley. Retrieved 26 June 2025. 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